Turkey says renewed attack on Iran would expand conflict, diplomacy only way — SkimNews
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- Turkey warned that any renewed attack on Iran would expand the regional conflict, with Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stating that diplomacy and dialogue are the only solutions.
- Regional and European powers — including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, France, Germany, and the UK — joined Turkey in a joint meeting and agreed that a new attack on Iran would worsen the war, marking the first collective stance by the R4 and E3 plus Italy.
- France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot stated that renewed escalation between the U.S. and Iran would create only losers and drive up global oil prices.
- Germany, France, and Britain collectively affirmed their readiness to negotiate with Iran to prevent nuclear weapons development, while also calling for support for Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
- U.S. and Israeli militaries have reportedly drawn up plans for renewed strikes on Iran targeting energy infrastructure, nuclear sites, and drone and missile arsenals, according to a New York Times report cited in the article.
- Donald Trump said the U.S. could end the war with Iran quickly but questioned whether it should do so immediately or let the conflict wind down gradually, after previously stating no attack would occur before midterms.
Why it matters: The unified rejection of military action by NATO member Turkey and key EU and Middle Eastern states isolates any potential U.S. or Israeli strike as a rogue move, raising diplomatic costs for Washington and Tel Aviv while giving Tehran leverage in negotiations. With oil prices and regional stability at stake, the alignment of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and European powers signals a rare consensus that limits escalation options.
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